FRIDAY, OCT. 9
BRISTOL
FIRE SAFETY WEEK PROGRAM. Held by the Museum of Fire History with the Bristol Fire Department. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages, their families, and teachers can learn about fire safety, visiting the museum and meeting real firefighters. Touch a truck. Learn how to escape a burning building via the Hap Barnes Fire Safety Truck. Games, crafts, and free giveaways. New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol. Free for children and $5 for adults. (860) 585-5411.

NOW thru NOV. 19
PLAINVILLE
‘ONCE UPON A STORY.’ 10:30 a.m. Story time for children 3-4. Explore themes through books, songs, rhymes, educational activities, and crafts. Take-home literacy tips. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. (860) 793-1450.

NOW
PLAINVILLE
PLAY AND LEARN STORYTIME. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Early literacy based program features an age-appropriate story and song sessions. For children birth through 23 months. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. (860) 793-1450.

‘TWO MUCH FUN.’ Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Story time geared to the Terrific Twos. Movement and music. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. (860) 793-1450.